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How Do I Measure Without a Jigger?
How do you measure your cocktail if you don’t have a jigger measurement tool at home? Well, chances are, the answers are in your kitchen.
Measuring out the perfect cocktail is easy with some common household items. But first you might be wondering how much is a shot of alcohol? Well, a typical shot glass measures 1.5 ounces. When you need a variety of measurements, you can use items like a tablespoon, which measures a half-ounce, or even the bottom indentation of a red plastic cup which measures one ounce. So, when you need to measure your next cocktail, you have more options than you think.